Private Sake Tasting in Central Kyoto with Sake Sommelier
Kyoto, Japanby Kenji from Kyoto, a certified international sake sommelier
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: Japanese, English
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Overview
Private experience for 1–4 people — always your group only. Enjoy a relaxed and authentic experience in the heart of Kyoto. Discover the world of sake with Kenji, a certified international sake sommelier who spent many years working at a sake brewery in Hyogo. During the two-hour tasting, you'll have the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of sake production from a professional insider. Kenji will guide you through how to order, enjoy, and appreciate Japan’s national beverage — while tasting several hand-selected sakes from across the country. Please join Kenji for sake and snacks at a very cool standing bar (no seats) in central Kyoto! Group size: 1 - 4 people
What's included
- Tastings of eight excellent sakes from across Japan accompanied by traditional Japanese snacks
Itinerary
Guided by a certified international sake sommelier, you'll experience a cool standing sake bar in central Kyoto. While sampling some traditional Japanese snacks, you'll taste a wide range of sakes, with the goal of finding some new favorites.
Meeting and pickup
Go to the intersection of Shijo and Karasuma streets. Look for the imposing Mitsui Building on the northeast corner of the intersection. There's a photograph of this building in the photos above. I'll be standing out front. You'll know me by my LINNELL'S backpack.
End point
Go to the intersection of Shijo and Karasuma streets. Look for the imposing Mitsui Building on the northeast corner of the intersection. There's a photograph of this building in the photos above. I'll be standing out front. You'll know me by my LINNELL'S backpack.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not suitable for individuals under 20 years of age, due to the legal drinking age in Japan
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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